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    West Des Moines Events & Activities

    The metro's shopping and dining destination, plus the historic Valley Junction district.

    Jordan Creek Town Center
    Valley Junction Historic District
    Raccoon River Park

    Upcoming Events in West Des Moines

    Rock4Vets West Des Moines featuring Sons of Gladys Kravits & Standing Hampton with openers ByrdWhystle and Steffen Poulsen.

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    Updating

    Nov 11, 2026

    Ages 21 and up. Doors: 6 pm, show: 7 pm. Listed on the site as Updating.

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    UpDating

    Nov 11, 2026

    UpDating

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    Damon Darling

    Nov 12, 2026

    Damon Darling

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    Spanish conversation space at West Des Moines Public Library.

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    Damon Darling

    Nov 12, 2026

    Damon Darling

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    Natalie Cuomo

    Nov 13, 2026

    Natalie Cuomo

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    Des Moines Buccaneers, Dubuque Fighting Saints

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    Fall Swing Dance

    Nov 13, 2026

    Swing dance event at Valley Junction Activity Center.

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    AJ Wilkerson

    Nov 14, 2026

    AJ Wilkerson

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    AJ Wilkerson

    Nov 14, 2026

    Ages 21 and up. Doors: 5:30 pm, show: 6:30 pm.

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    Val Air Ballroom & IA Live Presents The Prince Experience, a tribute to Prince.

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    About West Des Moines

    West Des Moines holds Jordan Creek Town Center, Iowa's largest shopping mall, and the historic Valley Junction district, so it spans upscale shopping and independent storefronts in one city. Raccoon River Park adds year-round recreation with trails, playgrounds and natural areas.

    Best known for

    Shopping, family dining, historic walking tours

    ZIP codes

    50265, 50266, 50061